Vocab of Southwest Asia and North Africa

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Definition of drought

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Prolonged low rainfall causing water shortage.

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Definition of potable

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Safe to drink; drinkable

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Definition of refugee

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A person forced to leave their country to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.

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Definition of terrorist

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A person who uses unlawful violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, for political aims.

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Top layer of soil is known as _____

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topsoil

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Quick, unexpected flooding occurs as a flash flood.

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Flash flood.

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Water located in the ground within rock pores is called…

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groundwater

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Definition of irrigation

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Supply of water to land or crops to aid growth.

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Definition of infrastructure

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Basic physical and organizational structure and facilities for society's operation.

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Petroleum is mainly a mixture of:

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Hydrocarbons